Senior Parent Night August 20th, 2019

Overview Principal’s Address- Mr. Justin Fluent Graduation Requirements – Guidance Department Senior Class Activities- Ms.  Delicia Cruz-Smith Ms. Kayla Solon, Ms. Crystal Tyson

Principal's Address

Graduation Requirements 24 specific credits 2.0 overall un-weighted GPA Pass the reading FSA and Algebra 1 EOC Take one on-line high school course *see graduation requirement chart for grade level specific credit requirements at www.duvalschools.org

School Counseling Department School Counselors: Ms. Bishop - Guidance Clerk - x129  Ms. Hackman - Assistant Principal of Curriculum x127 Ms. Sullivan - Graduation Coach x202 Ms. Weinmann - Counselor A-B x125 Ms. Whitehead - Counselor C-G x123 Ms. Orsini - Counselor H-L x126 Ms. Young - Counselor M-R x119 Mr. Gill - Counselor S-Z  x124

Credit Requirements to Earn a Standard High School Diploma 24 credit Standard Diploma Option 4 English 4 math (including Alg 1, Geometry) 3 science (including Biology) 3 social studies (World History, American History, Economics, Government) 2 World Language 1 HOPE 1 Performing Art 6 Electives * Note: one course must be completed online 

FSA Reading & Concordant Scores/ Alg 1 EOC & Comparative Score In order to receive a High School Diploma, students must pass the FCAT or earn a concordant score on the ACT or SAT. Assessment Passing Score Concordant/ Comparative Score FSA Reading 350 ACT Reading = 19 SAT Cr. Reading = 430 or 24 Reading Subtest Algebra 1 EOC 399 PERT Math = 97

What Are Your Options? Certificate of Completion “A student who earns the required 24 credits, or the required 18 credits under s. 1002.3105(5), but fails to pass the assessments required under s. 1008.22(3) or achieve a 2.0 GPA shall be awarded a certificate of completion in a form prescribed by the State Board of Education. Standard High School Diploma A student who earns the required 24 credits, or the required 18 credits under s. 1002.3105(5), and passes the assessments required under s. 1008.22(3) and achieves a 2.0 GPA shall be awarded a standard high school diploma.

A Certificate of Completion is NOT a High School Diploma. Students earning a College Placement Test eligible Certificate of Completion (W8A or W8C) may be admitted to a state/community college, with limitations. Limitations on program opportunities Ineligible to receive financial aid Limitations on career opportunities that require a high school diploma for licensure or certification Ineligible to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces Limitations to entry level workforce requiring a high school diploma as a minimum job qualifier.

Post-Secondary Readiness Know the Scores Are you Postsecondary ready ? SAT ACT PERT Cr. Reading 440 Reading 19 Reading 106 Math 440 Math 19 Math 114 English 18 Writing 103

Dual Enrollment Allows high school students to earn college credits while earning high school credits. Qualifications 3.0 un-weighted, cumulative GPA Post-secondary ready scores in Reading, English and Math

SUS Requirements MINIMUM Admissions Scores required for the State University System (SUS) SAT ACT Cr. Reading 500 Reading 25 Math 500 Math 25 Writing Not Required Writing Not Required

SAT & ACT College entrance exams that are accepted at the majority of colleges and universities. Refer to the page in your packets for information on test dates, test fees, waivers, etc

Bright Futures Eligibility Florida Academic Scholars ACT 29 SAT 1290 Minimum GPA 3.5 100 Community Service Hours Florida Medallion Scholars ACT 26 SAT 1170 Minimum GPA 3.0 75 Community Service Hours Bright Futures eligibility status can be checked via Florida Virtual Campus

Financial Aid Scholarships Need-based Jacksonville Commitment (UNF, JU, FSCJ, EWC) Merit-based Dcps.duvalschools.org/page/10393 Bright Futures (October 1st, 2016) http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org FAFSA (October 1st, 2016) www.fafsa.ed.gov Grants Loans Work Study

Community Service “We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.” Jeff Warner . . . It is a must that we give back to our community!!

Counselor's Corner A counselor is available for your convenience during your lunch period daily for. . . Fee Waivers Counselor Appointments Scholarship Information Much, much more

GRADUATION READY ? FSA RETAKES SAT Make-Ups October 16th in school If you are not Grad Ready, you must be present!!! Mr. Emery will be working with students on assessments and the ones who need academic help.

Remind101 Register using first and last name @fch22020 A-E Ran by Senior Sponsors and Administrator! Text message App for communication purposes Download app from App Store Register using first and last name @fch22020 A-E @fch32020 F-K @fch42020 L-P @fch2020 Q-Z Will post information for scholarships, upcoming events and timeline.

Instagram Ran by your Senior Class Officers! Follow @fch.2020 to vote for activities and events. Let your voice be heard!

Senior Sponsors TO ATTEND ANY EVENT YOU MUST BE GRADUATION READY!!!! Ms. Delicia Cruz-Smith, Mrs. Kayla Solon and Ms. Crystal Tyson Senior Class Council Introduction Events TO ATTEND ANY EVENT YOU MUST BE GRADUATION READY!!!!

Brunch on the River Friday, August 30th at River City Brewing Co. Cost is $25.00   Departing at 9:30AM / Returning 1:30PM Business Casual Attire (No jeans!) First come, first serve!  Everyone (including part-time Seniors) must ride the bus. If you are full time at FSCJ, contact Mr. Emery (emeryr@duvalschools.org) to get permission to drive (NLT Wednesday, August 28th).  Accepting payment through Thursday, August 29th (last day to pay)

When to Pay Ms. Cruz: 1st and 5th periods in Room C109, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00-6:00PM in front office.  Mrs. Solon: 1st and 5th periods in Room C206 Ms. Tyson: 3rd and 7th periods in Room Q101

How to BE A 5 Star Buc Deadline: May 1, 2020 Students must do the following AND provide proof to be a 5 Star Buc: Apply to 2 colleges Turn in at least 1 college acceptance letter or Military confirmation Have post secondary ready scores Apply for Financial Aid and one or more scholarships Earn an acceleration credit Post secondary ready = 1 extra ticket Post secondary, College Acceptance, and Financial Aid = 3 extra tickets Complete all 5 = 5 extra tickets Deadline: May 1, 2020

Closing Credit Checks coming for all Seniors!!! Sign up for ACT/ SAT Make sure to sign-in Buc- Nation Thank You!